Process of District Curriculum Development
This presentation will feature Dr. Amy Himes, Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator of Secondary Science and K-12 World Languages at Millard Public Schools. Amy shares how her district organized and implemented a curriculum process and how remote learning has impacted the curriculum.
Amy Himes has served in three of the four largest school districts in Nebraska, since 1992 (LPS, PLCS, MPS). Dr. Himes holds a BA from Mills College in Oakland, California; a M.Ed in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and an EdD in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Dr. Himes earned National Board Certification in 2008 and holds five active certificates in Nebraska:
K-12 Art7-12 Spanish4-9 Education Administration Specialization9-12 Secondary Education AdministrationK-12 School Superintendent CertificationDr. Himes currently serves in district leadership as a Curriculum & Instruction Facilitator with Millard Public Schools located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Other resources to inspire and to generate ideas for technology integration:
Knowing Your Why
Comedian Michael Jr. goes Off the Cuff at live comedy show and uses this completely improv moment as a great illustration for knowing your why and purpose in life.
Medium (for those who like blog posts)
The New Yorker (for those who enjoy literary magazines)
technology alone is not enough Steve Jobs
The Guardian (for people who enjoy reading a source sponsored by The British Academy for the Humanities and Social Sciences)
Google Scholar: (Google Scholar is a great way to conduct free research from home for those who do not have access to a college or university research data base)
Oral Proficiency Matrix
The Oral proficiency Matrix provides a foundation for conversations about proficiency oriented teaching and learning. The Matrix is included in the NDE WL Framework and in the MPS K-12 World Language Framework.